Research Nurse

Research Nurse

We are currently searching for a Research Nurse to support clinical research through participant coordination, data collection, and regulatory oversight. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor integrity, completeness and timeliness of clinical data collection.
• Problem-solve complex or unpredictable situations and improve processes and services to patients and colleagues.
• Participate in clinical practice and research support meetings and develop multidisciplinary performance improvement programs and projects to improve operating procedures, patient care and decrease costs.
• Monitor activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials.
• Develop and maintain internal documents for clinical trials not supported by Clinical Research Organizations.
• Recruit, screen, consent, and coordinate participants for clinical research studies and trials.
• Conduct clinical assessments, collect medical histories, and support patient safety and clinical care activities.
• Ensure protocol compliance, human subjects protection, informed consent, and regulatory adherence.
• Review adverse event safety datasets, serious adverse events reports, external safety reports, and protocol deviations to ensure participant safety, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Manage IRB submissions, adverse event reporting, protocol amendments, deviations, annual reviews, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee clinical trial operations, participant recruitment and retention, data collection, quality assurance, and study progress monitoring.
• Perform clinical data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to support research objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain study documentation, standard operating procedures, and trial tracking systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research and clinical teams to improve processes, resolve complex issues, and enhance study performance.
• Train and mentor research staff, clinicians, and trainees on protocol implementation, regulatory requirements, and research best practices.
• Contribute to protocol development, literature reviews, study design, amendments, and implementation of new clinical research initiatives.

Requirements include:

• Registered Nurse from an accredited associate's or bachelor's nursing program.
• At least FOUR (4) years of experience.
• Experience in clinical data management.
• Familiarity with IRB and clinical research regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Nice to have:

• NP, PA or MD degrees also considered, practicing license not required.
• Excellent writing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain complete Good Clinical Practice training.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.